Ok parents, families and friends! We know everyone is deeply saddened at the news that there won't be fans at any of the fall games. But we've turned this bad news into some fun! To help support our athletes and Boosters, we are selling 18x24 signs with YOUR FAN PICTURE on them! These signs will be placed on the fences and on the back of the bleachers (for soccer)... READ MORE >
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Hall-Dale HS to stream home B&G soccer and field hockey this fall.The MVC is instituting a no fans policy for all games and this will help families and fans follow the games. Schedules will be announced soon. READ MORE >
While we can’t gather together like we usually do for Hall-Dale's Homecoming Weekend, we are offering a fun community event for students and families. We hope you and your family will consider joining us! All money raised will support HD Student Athletes including our scholarship program for graduating seniors FOR THE RUN/WALK: You choose the place. You choose the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon parents, Our first week of school is officially in the books. I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we launched this new form of schooling. I am hopeful that if you happen to see a teacher over the weekend, or next week, to thank them for the amount of time and effort they put into preparing and welcoming your students back to... READ MORE >
Dear RSU 2 families,I know everything looks a lot different this year, and School Nutrition is no exception. I am asking that if you will need meals on remote days, please contact your Students School Nutrition Department and pre-order meals. This will be a standing order for the month of September. I have included their email addresses/phone numbers, so when you... READ MORE >
Dear KIDS RSU Families, I hope this message finds you well. Last Thursday the Board approved our safety plan which had to meet the Maine Dept of Ed (DOE) minimum safety requirements for in-person learning and a revision to the school calendar. Those documents are attached. Your school will be reaching out to you to find out more detailed information from each... READ MORE >
The RSU2 Board of Directors is pleased to announce Tonya Arnold as our new superintendent, effective August 1st. Tonya recently finished a superintendent position with the Vinalhaven School District. Tonya brings to RSU2 over 20 years of teaching, administrative and superintendent knowledge, as well as experience in the corporate world and as a business owner. ... READ MORE >
RSU #2 will be destroying special education records of former students who were in special education and have a DOB between January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed, and year completed shall be maintained at each of the RSU’s high schools... READ MORE >
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Dear RSU Community, I am writing to let you know that Dr. Cheri Towle has submitted her resignation as superintendent of our school district for medical reasons. Her resignation is effective April 30, 2020. The RSU2 Board of Directors accepted her resignation Thursday night. As many of you know, Cheri has been out on medical leave since last December. She and the... READ MORE >
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RSU2 teachers Thea Hollman and David Morris recognized for continuing music lessons using distance learning tools. Read the newspaper article here... READ MORE >
RSU2 will have a special school board meeting Thursday, April 9th at 6PMClick here to view the agenda. READ MORE >
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Resources from your School Counselors Emergency SituationsIf your student is having a problem or you/they are concerned about somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to your closest crisis center: 1-888-568-1112 Clinical Counselors at your schoolIf your student meets with one of the outside Clinical Counselors at school please email/call... READ MORE >
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Notice from RSU2: No school today, Friday, February 7 in any RSU2 school due to the winter storm. Have a good weekend and be safe everyone. READ MORE >
No School Today, Thursday February 6 due to the snow storm. READ MORE >
Good Afternoon. This is Acting Superintendent Mary Paine notifying you of an incident that occurred at Hall-Dale High School this morning. At 10:00 am, a note of a threatening nature was found written on a desk and reported to the principal. Students and staff of the middle and high school were sheltered in place while the state police assessed the threat. After... READ MORE >
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Due to the winter storm warning in effect and significant snowfall expected all day tomorrow, there will be no school and/or activities on Tuesday, December 3 in RSU 2. All evening events will be rescheduled. Have a safe, fun snow day!Dr. Towle READ MORE >
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There will be no school today, November 12, due to the significant icing expected all morning.Be safe and have a great day!Superintendent Cheri Towle READ MORE >
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 8, 2019 is an early release day in RSU 2. Please check with your individual schools for dismissals times as they vary slightly from school to school. There is also no school on Monday, November 11, 2019. I would like to take a moment and thank all of our Veterans and their families for their service in the past,... READ MORE >
As your new Superintendent, part of my entry plan is to hold a community forum within each town to listen and learn about the strengths and needs of our schools. You are all invited to attend the following community forums to participate in an activity to gather feedback regarding RSU 2. I look forward to meeting you and learning from each of you. Monmouth @... READ MORE >
No School Today November 1, 2019 due to multiple power outages. READ MORE >
October 30, 2019 Dear Hall-Dale Community: In an effort to remain as transparent as possible, we feel it necessary to inform you about an incident that occurred this evening. A Hall-Dale High School student made a verbal threat this evening and a number of students/parents reported it to the administration and police department. The... READ MORE >
Today - Field Hockey vs Winthrop at Thomas College at 3:30 Bus at 2:00 Dismiss at 1:45 Wednesday: Girls MVC Soccer Championship game at Lewiston. Game time 7:00 Bus TBA Monmouth will wear dark, HD-white Monmouth will bring game balls and provide ball chasers....we will provide the anthem singer Bus - TBA Thursday: Boys MVC Soccer Championship game... READ MORE >
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This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 11, 2019 due to a teacher workshop day. There is also no school on Monday, October 14, 2019 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Thank you and enjoy your long weekend! READ MORE >
Good Afternoon Families, This is a reminder to our families that qualify or think they qualify to please submit your free/reduced lunch applications. When these applications are not submitted, they directly impact the cost of your child's breakfast and lunch at our schools, our grant funding which is directly tied to teacher positions in our district, and your... READ MORE >
Dear Community,I am writing to let you know we are in need of substitute teachers at all grades levels in all of our communities. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, the process is quite simple. Please call our district office at 207-622-6351. We would be happy to assist you in this process.Sincerely,Dr. Cheri TowleSuperintendent of Schools READ MORE >
Dear Parents, I want to inform everyone about a situation that happened on one of our buses today. An elementary student found a bullet on the floor. This bullet was not live ammunition and there was no gun involved. Instead, this was a shell that an older student brought to school for a science project. The Maine State Police conducted appropriate... READ MORE >
We will be hosting Open House this Thursday from 6:00 until 7:30. At 5:00, in the theater, we will have a very important meeting for senior parents. The meeting is about Capstone, Project Graduation, and an overview of senior year. At 5:30, in the theater, we have a very important meeting for junior parents to discuss fundraising for senior year,... READ MORE >
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While we've had the super-cool smartphone app available for a year, I know many haven't tried it yet. It's available in the Apple and Android app store, just search for RSU2. Here's a short video to help you get started. READ MORE >
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Good Morning and Happy August, The Hall-Dale Middle School office is officially open for the 2019-2020 school year! Please click here to see the middle school supply list. Also, please note: -Schedules will be handed out on the first day of school, however, you will receive a mailing soon indicating your child's homeroom advisor. -The welcome newsletter... READ MORE >
RSU #2 (Dresden, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Monmouth, Richmond) RSU #2 will be destroying special education records of former students who where in Special Education and have a DOB between August 1, 1991 – December 31, 1992. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed, and... READ MORE >
Secure online process ensures no one see's any of your information other than the Food Service Director. And you no longer have to send the form in to school with your child, ensuring security and privacy. If you need help or access to a computer, please let me know and I will be happy to help you. A paper application is still available for you to submit if you... READ MORE >
We've created a new superintendent agreement form and uploaded it to the web site for convenience.Click here to open it in a new browser tab to view and download it. READ MORE >
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AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its March Students of the Month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, student services coordinator.Hannah Luc, of Farmingdale, a junior from Hall-Dale High School, is enrolled in the Business Academy. She has enjoyed the fun activities her instructor has developed for the class to learn... READ MORE >
Bryce Bragdon, son of Reggie and LeeAnn Bragdon, of Windsor, a senior at Hall-Dale High School in Farmingdale, has been selected to receive the 2019 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Mark A. Tinkham. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a high school seniors academic achievement and... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale High School TheaterMarch 8, 7:00 * March9, 1:00 & 7:00Tickets $8 each - on sale:Feb. 27 & March 6, 5:30 - 6:30, HDHS Music RoomFeb. 28 to March 8, 10:50 to 11:35 by the cafeteriaor by contactingMrs. Large, 622-6211 ext 303dlarge@kidsrsu.org READ MORE >
Hall-Dale High School Semester 1 Grade 9 Summa Cum Laude Isaac Andrews Emily Bellerose Max Byron Kate Claveau Andrew Guiou Iris Ireland Saleha Lone Kai Lucas Kiely MacDonald Renee Molesworth Moira O’Connor Lily Platt Ella Schaab Emma Soule Michaela Temple Magna Cum Laude Cam Adams Faith Alexander Averi Baker Caden Bechard Sophia Blake Lexi... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale Middle School Honor Roll Semester 1 2018-2019 8th Grade Honor Roll Summa Cum Laude Rita Benoit Kasper Birgfeld Quinn Cotnoir Chloe Creamer Charlotte Harper-Cunningham Josephine Harper-Cunningham Sawyer Howe Elijah Huttman Bethany Ives Dorothy Ives Ava Katz Noah Katz Alexis Rideout Anneleise Rollins Grace Walters Magna Cum Laude Haley... READ MORE >
Together with TerraCycle, a recycling and upcycling organization, the Hall-Dale MS Environmental Club and their advisor, Dr. Freed, has initiated the recycling a variety of items: chip bags, Clif Bar and other energy bars, juice pouches,bottle tops, used pens, markers and mechanical pencils and even disposable gloves and batteries. There will be labeled buckets... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — The crowd had been waiting. Ashtyn Abbott made it worth their while. The Hall-Dale forward gathered a steal, ran down the court alone and threw down a dunk for the 1,000th point of his career late in the first quarter of the Bulldogs’ 73-47 victory over Dirigo at Penny Gym Thursday night. Abbott became the 12th Bulldog — the eighth... READ MORE >
RICHMOND – No one on the Richmond girls basketball team could hit a shot. Not a jumper, not a runner, not a layup. Somehow, the mystifying slump affecting all of the Bobcats skipped Hannah Moholland. And the senior provided her team all the help it needed. Moholland scored 20 points, helping Richmond stay afloat during an ice-cold first half and leading the... READ MORE >
BOOTHBAY — Alec Byron joined the 1,000-point club and the Hall-Dale boys basketball team beat Boothbay 87-76 in a Mountain Valley Conference clash Monday night. Byron finished with 18 points for the Bulldogs (11-1), connecting on a jump shot to end the third quarter to reach 1,000 points for his career. Ashtyn Abbott led Hall-Dale with 25 points in the... READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 54, MONMOUTH 51Iris Ireland had a game-high 24 points and 18 rebounds to lead Hall-Dale to a 54-51 victory over Monmouth Academy in girls’ basketball action Wednesday. KK Wills also made an impact for the Bulldogs (7-4), scoring 21 points. Katie Harris led the Mustangs (8-4) with 12 points, while Emma Johnson added 11 and Kaeti Butterfield had 10. READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — Ashtyn Abbott led the first surge for the Hall-Dale boys basketball team. Alec Byron led the second. And both proved too much for Lisbon to handle. Abbott scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in three quarters of play, Byron added 14 and the Bulldogs rolled to an 80-55 Mountain Valley Conference victory over the Bulldogs. “I thought... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — Freshmen Iris Ireland and KK Wills combined for 41 points to lead the Hall-Dale girls basketball team to a 71-50 win over Mt. Abram in Mountain Valley Conference action Saturday. Ireland finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Hall-Dale (6-3) while Wills added 20 points. Grace Begin also hauled in 10 rebounds. Mt. Abram (3-7) was led... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — A pair of local sports figures received recognition for their work this past year — and national recognition at that. Forest Hills athletic director Anthony Amero and Hall-Dale baseball coach Bob Sinclair both received honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations, with Amero being given an NFHS Citation and... READ MORE >
AUGUSTA — It was far from perfect, Hall-Dale boys basketball coach Chris Ranslow said. His players felt the same way. But it was plenty enough for the Bulldogs to make something of a holiday statement on the day after Christmas at the Augusta Civic Center.Hall-Dale's Ashtyn Abbott, right, dribbles around Madison's Eric Nescott during a game Wednesday at the... READ MORE >
By Drew Bonifant of the KJFARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale girls basketball coach Jarod Richmond was confident before the season his team was ready to take a leap forward. On Thursday, his team provided more evidence that he may have been on to something. The Bulldogs used stellar defense to mount a commanding second-half lead, then withstood a Carrabec rally... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale defeats Wiscasset 70-16Iris Ireland had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to the MVC win in Wiscasset. Cat Kincaid added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Hall-Dale (2-0). Wiscasset (0-2) was led by Alice Yokabaskas and Bri Orr with four points each. READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 53, TELSTAR 33:Iris Ireland scored 18 points and hauled in 11 rebounds to lead the host Bulldogs to the Mountain Valley Conference win. Caden Wills added 10 points for Hall-Dale (1-0) while Grace Begin chipped in five points and eight rebounds. Telstar (0-1) was led by Calla Orino and Luci Rothwell with 10 points apiece. READ MORE >
BY TRAVIS LAZARCZYKSTAFF WRITER (KJ)Winthrop was the big favorite in the Mountain Valley Conference two years ago. Hall-Dale took that honor going into last year. It’s anyone’s guess who gets that distinction this time — though the Ramblers and Bulldogs would be good places to start.Winthrop's Cam Wood draws a crowd of Spruce Mountain defenders during a... READ MORE >
BY DREW BONIFANT AND TRAVIS LAZARCZYK STAFF WRITER (KJ)Gardiner girls basketball coach Mike Gray sees some of the gyms on his team’s schedule and doesn’t give them a second thought. And then some leave even a coach in his 15th year at the helm wondering how his team will be able to win that night.“Sometimes the gym just depends on the team,” Gray said. “And then... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale 88, Telstar 26 Ashtyn Abbott scored 27 points to lead the Bulldogs to the MVC win in Bethel. Alec Byron added 22 points for Hall-Dale (1-0) while Austin Stebbins chipped in 10. Telstar (0-1) was led by Brayden Stevens with 10 points. READ MORE >
Saturday's math meet at Brunswick Junior High school was a success. The kids ate way too many donuts to start the day off then they got their minds rolling during the meet. As a group the HallDale kiddos held their own. Knowing much of the knowledge needed to be successful and finding things that we need to work on to be even more successful next time. We had... READ MORE >
On a cold and gloomy Sunday Key Club, with warm hearts and high spirits, put on a Trunk or Treat for the youthin our community. The cold was not a deterrent and the turnout was spectacular! The Key Club organization raised $500 for UNICEF, READ MORE >
Madisyn Smith had two goals to pace Hall-Dale to a 6-0 victory over Mountain Valley in girls’ soccer Wednesday. Lilly Platt added a goal and an assist in the win, while Caden Wills, Isabella Marino and Sarah Benner each had a goal for Hall-Dale (10-3). Maggie Gross made nine saves. Taylor Henry made 21 saves and Lilly White had four for the Falcons (1-11). READ MORE >
centralmaine.com/2018/10/09/hall-dale-boys-soccer-edges-mt-abram-yet-again/ By Travis Barrett October 10, 2018 SALEM — The slimmest of hairs separated the Hall-Dale and Mt. Abram boys soccer teams Tuesday night in a meeting of two of the region’s best sides. In a game featuring few poor decisions on the pitch, and even fewer scoring opportunities in... READ MORE >
HDHS Music hosts 10th Annual Craft FairOctober 27 (9:00-3:00)75 Artisans Free AdmissionBake Sale & other goodiesSomething for Everyone READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 7, OAK HILL 2: Matt Albert and Alec Byron had two goals and two assists apiece to lift the Bulldogs to the MVC victory in Wales. Josh Nadeau (two assists), Ian Stebbins and Logan Dupont added a goal and an assist, while Sam Shaefer made four saves for Hall-Dale (9-0). Nico Soucy and Troy Lafata had goals for the Raiders (6-3), and Cole Whitten made 18... READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 6, BOOTHBAY 1: Iris Ireland and Lily Platt scored a pair of goals apiece to lead the Bulldogs to the win in MVC action in Farmingdale. Bella Marino and Olivia Bourque had the other tallies, while Marino and Ella Schaab had two assists each. Maggie Gross made four saves. Reagan Cola scored for the Seahawks (5-4), while Emilie Crocker made 14 saves. READ MORE >
Naomi Lynch headed home the golden goal with under a minute remaining in the second overtime period to lift the Bulldogs to the 1-0 MVC girls’ soccer victory over the Phoenix on Wednesday. Iris Ireland assisted on the winner for Hall-Dale (5-2-0), and Maggie Gross made 10 saves to earn the shutout victory. Spruce Mountain (5-2-0) got a 15-save effort from... READ MORE >
Three different players scored as the Bulldogs earned their first field hockey win of the season, 3-0 over Telstar. Lauren Hendrickson, Kaylee Ray and Averi Baker each had a goal for Hall-Dale (1-7-0), while Moira O’Connor and Hendrickson contributed one assist apiece. Mia Rollins and Kelsey Cormier combined to make nine saves. Peary Morton stopped six shots for... READ MORE >
SALEM — Hall-Dale scored three goals in the final four minutes of the first half, then again midway through the second to edge Mt. Abram 4-3 in MVC girls’ soccer on Monday. Alice Cockerham scored a pair of goals two minutes apart early in the first half for the Roadrunners (6-1), who suffered their first loss of the season. Kaden Wills tied the game with... READ MORE >
Dave St. Hilaire didn’t call it a moral victory. The Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale football coach didn’t go that far. But St. Hilaire knew there were good signs in the Ramblers’ 36-18 loss to Wells Friday night. There are no moral victories,” he said, “but we were happy with the effort and, for the most part, the execution. It definitely set the tone for the rest... READ MORE >
Ian Stebbins and Matt Albert had a goal and an assist, leading Hall-Dale to a 3-0 victory over Lisbon in Mountain Valley Conference boys soccer action. Josh Nadeau added a goal for Hall-Dale (4-0-0) while Sam Schaeffer made four saves. Sean Moore stopped 28 shots for Lisbon (0-3-0). READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 6, CARRABEC 0: Alec Byron scored twice to spark the Bulldogs to the MVC win in North Anson. Josh Nadeau, Ian Stebbins, Camden Adams and Matt Albert had one goal apiece for Hall-Dale (3-0-0). Sam Schaeffer made four saves. Bradley Clark stopped 24 shots for Carrabec (0-2-0). READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 2, CARRABEC 1: Madisyn Smith scored in the final minute of the game, leading the Bulldogs (3-0) to the MVC victory in North Anson. Hall-Dale was awarded an indirect kick in the closing minutes, and Smith was on hand to knock in a loose ball. Caden Wills also scored for Hall-Dale, while Maggie Gross made seven saves. Lauren Chestnut scored off of a... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — Just a couple of match days into the new season, a pair of Mountain Valley Conference boys soccer heavyweights sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. Hall-Dale’s 3-0 victory over Monmouth Academy on Wednesday at Simmons Field was as convincing as the scoreline indicated. The Bulldogs (2-0-0) posted their second clean sheet in as many outings,... READ MORE >
HALL-DALE 4, WISCASSET 1: Lilly Platt scored a pair of first-half goals as the Bulldogs won the MVC game in Wiscasset.Naomi Lynch and Bella Marino also scored for Hall-Dale (2-0-0), and Olivia Bourque collected a pair of assists. Maggie Gross made three saves.Lily Souza made 17 saves for Wiscasset (0-1-0), which got its only goal from Kayla Cossette. READ MORE >
WINTHROP — For years, Alixx Canwell kept hearing the same thing. “My whole life, people always were like ‘Oh, wow, you’re a really, really big kid. You should go play football,’ ” the Hall-Dale High School senior said. “I went to a small school and we didn’t have football, so it piqued my curiosity how I would do if I did take a chance on it." This fall,... READ MORE >
RSU #2 - Hall-Dale Schools 2018-2019 Bus Runs – Subject to change Cyr Bus Co.: Jon Lambert 620-8555 Bus #10 - Bus Run High/Middle School AM run 7:00 Start on Water St. in Hallowell to North St. to Second St. to Park St. back to Water St. to North St. to Second St. to Lincoln St. to Middle St. to Winthrop St. to Maple St. and to the... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale Middle/High School Honor Roll semester 2 Seniors Summa Cum Laude Amanda Benner, Lindsay Bowman, Sara Bowman, Jett Boyer, Mackenzie Creamer Magna Cum Laude Eleanor Dekker, Cassie DiBenedetti, Maya Freed-Barlow, Tess Gioia, Benjamin Hodgkins, Abigail Hutchins, Dean Jackman, Sierra Millay, Trinity Moody, Elijah Smith, Cora Sutter, Jett Wills Cum... READ MORE >
Today we went to the kindergarten where we had to go to a room where there were drawings of Japanese cartoons that I didn’t recognize. Then we danced with the kids and played a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The loser had to give the winner a back massage! Then we told the kindergarteners our favorite food. I said pizza. I gave a Maine calendar as a gift to the... READ MORE >
It was the third day of our long weekend for me. I went to a pool with my host brother. We had a lot of fun. The weekend mostly consisted of us staying at the house and relaxing. I am having a great time so far! READ MORE >
We woke up at 8:00, and we drove to a Buddhist temple. Inside there were many historical sites, such as a bell that was rung a very long time ago. There was a trail up to a Buddhist altar, entirely composed of gold. It was a fascinating experience, after which we went home and ate chicken heart, liver, gizzard, cartilage, and breast, on kabobs. We got off to an... READ MORE >
Today was the first day of the weekend and I woke up around 6am. I got ready to go to school with Karen and rode the train. I then hung out with Tessa, Georgia and Karen’s friends in the lounge for a while. Fumiko Sensei then came to bring Tessa, Georgia and me to the city. We first went to a cafe to get some drinks and then went to look in the shops in a huge... READ MORE >
Thursday July 12: Today I stayed at a hotel in Tokyo, Japan and tried a “thick omelet” according to the English translation. Sounds weird, but tastes good. The visit was interesting with many different shops where I bought a cider after Nate purchased a bottle. I went to the temple before shopping and spent 100 yen on a fortune. It was a regular fortune but the... READ MORE >
Our first day started out at the bus station. For some people it was at the Augusta bus station and for others it was at the Portland bus station. It was a two hour bus ride to Boston Logan airport, but when we got there the ticket counter was closed so we had to wait for a good 45 minutes. Once we got through TSA we waited at the gate until 1 o’clock in the... READ MORE >
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STANDISH — If Hall-Dale Coach Bob Sinclair was nervous going into the Class C South baseball final, it didn’t extend to his feelings about the guy he was putting on the mound. “He’s a big-time pitcher,” Sinclair said of Dean Jackman. “The bigger the games, the better he becomes.” Jackman, a senior captain, twirled a three-hit shutout to lead the top-seeded... READ MORE >
Amanda Benner, the daughter of Lisa and Stephen Benner, of Farmingdale, is an exceptional scholar, athlete and all around person. Benner, along with being a four-year honor student, is very active in her church. This past summer, she spent two weeks in Rwanda for a mission trip. Her experience moved her as the focus of her senior capstone project was on the Rwandan... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — Austin Stebbins isn’t afraid of strike one. And he isn’t fazed by strike two.Neither are his teammates. Not anymore. Not when they see who’s at the plate. “Leading off, he usually gets down 0-2 in the count, then he finds a way to work up the count and gets on every time, just about,” Hall-Dale pitcher and first baseman Cole Lockhart said. “It... READ MORE >
Hello JMG! I am so super proud of each and every one of you for your efforts at Special Olympics yesterday! All of you worked hard, stayed at your assignments, cheered on the athletes, helped set up and clean up, and when you needed a break, you waited for a replacement and kept to your assignments. The Special Olympics employees commented on all this as well... READ MORE >
May 11, 2018Flying High: Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command Soars in NASA Competition By Emily Payne Email Media Inquiries Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command (CMRC) soared high in NASA’s Student Launch Competition. The team came away from its first collegiate competition with a top 10 finish and NASA's Altitude Award for coming closest to the one-mile target launch... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE (WGME) -- A head-on collision in the parking lot of Hall Dale High School in Farmingdale may have looked real, but it wasn't. With prom and graduation season upon us, emergency workers and some actors from the high school put on a mock accident to show how dangerous drunk and distracted driving can be. They used smashed up vehicles and the actors had... READ MORE >
FARMINGDALE — It’s not uncommon for a high school baseball team to struggle scoring runs early in the season as it adjusts from batting practice in the gym to live pitching. Then there’s the Hall-Dale High School baseball team. The Bulldogs have 45 runs in two games, and look as if they’ve been playing for months. “It’s crazy. Everything’s just popping off... READ MORE >
The Hall-Dale High School music department introduces:The Addams Family - A musical comedy.Shows are: Friday May 4 @ 7:00 and Saturday May 5 @ 1:00 & 7:00Tickets are: $8.00 and are sold at the door..FMI: Contact Deb Large, 622-6211 ext. 303 or dlarge @kidsrsu.org READ MORE >
To understand Chris Ranslow’s coaching style, all you need to do is look at the photograph. The photo is from the Hall-Dale boys basketball team’s C South semifinal against Richmond, taken immediately after a 3-pointer with less than a minute to go gave the Bulldogs a late lead over the Bobcats. Hall-Dale’s sideline is erupting, with players jumping, screaming or... READ MORE >
Kudos to Leah Southworth(6thG) and Isaac Andrews(8thG)!!! Leah got 3rd place and Isaac got 1st place in New England New Year’s Card contest for this year. Yesterday, two people from the Consulate of Japan at Boston and the students’ parents came to Kobayashi sensai's classroom and had a recognition ceremony. READ MORE >
Please congratulate the following students when you see them for their outstanding work at the JMG Career Development Conference at Thomas College yesterday Alisa BonenfantZander BourneBrad CaronRielly DearbornEllie DekkerAlex HaleyCat KincaidKaylei NicholsBoom ItthiphalokornMorgan RossChad SmithCora SutterLogan Watson. Hall-Dale received the following awards... READ MORE >
Biddeford forward Colin Lavigne, Cheverus defenseman Mike Hatch, Falmouth forward Theo Hembre, Portland/Deering defenseman Cam King and Thornton Academy forward Chandler Bilodeau are among eight semifinalists for the Travis Roy Award, given to the best senior high school hockey player in Class A. The semifinalists include three players from North teams: defenseman... READ MORE >
The team now is beginning to raise money for a trip at the end of April to the U.S. Academic Decathlon in Anchorage, Alaska. Cathy and Scott Foyt are co-coaches of Monmouth’s Academic Decathlon team. The husband and wife have been coaching decathlon for 19 years. In 31 years, starting in 1986, Monmouth has won the academic competition five times. Scarborough High... READ MORE >
AUGUSTA — While the George Stevens Academy players remained gathered at halfcourt, some with nets around their necks, all with smiles on their faces, the Hall-Dale players and coaches milled around outside the entrance to the Augusta Civic Center locker rooms. There were few, if any, tears. There was disappointment, however, after a season so memorable came... READ MORE >
AUGUSTA — Taylor Schildroth had just seen the ball splash through the net to end the third quarter, another shot beating another buzzer, and the George Stevens Academy senior couldn’t contain himself. He looked up at the Augusta Civic Center ceiling and screamed, met in seconds by his joyous teammates. Schildroth buried another to start the fourth. Then... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale High School's Broadway Disney Performance March 9th: 7:00March 10th: 1:00 & 7:00Tickets are $8.00 READ MORE >
DEDHAM, Maine (WABI) - It may be February, but a group of people lined up to jump into an ice cold lake in Dedham Saturday. "It's energizing, really it is to think about what we are doing to send kids to camp," said Camp Sunshine Volunteer, Joe Dowling. Folks in Dedham braved the chill of Phillips Lake for the Polar Dip to benefit Camp Capella. "It takes your... READ MORE >
AUGUSTA — Replicating game speed in practice is difficult enough. Replicating the speed and intensity with which Hall-Dale plays defense is virtually impossible. In Winthrop’s case, even playing the Bulldogs twice during the regular season couldn’t prepare it for how quickly the top seed’s defensive vise tightened in Saturday night’s Class C South boys’... READ MORE >
AUGUSTA — The game twisted and turned through one lead change, one defining moment, after another. It ended with the Hall-Dale boys basketball team celebrating on the Augusta Civic Center floor, rejoicing a victory that seemed at times improbable, at others inevitable, and in the end as dramatic as they come. Related Headlines Video: Hall-Dale holds off... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale Middle & High School Honor Roll Semester 1 2017-18 Congratulations to the number of students who earned honors designation. In the fall students must attain the following scores in order to reach the various levels of the cum laude system: Cum Laude: 3.00 - 3.25, Magna Cum Laude: 3.26 - 3.67, Summa Cum Laude: 3.68 - 4.00 12th Grade Summa Cum... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale defeats Winthrop for the MVC Title! READ MORE >
To: Parents / Guardians of RSU2 Learners From: William Zima, Superintendent of Schools, RSU #2 Date: 2/4/18 RE: Change of Calendar At the Board meeting on Thursday evening, the Board of Directors for RSU 2 discussed the number of storm days we have had and their concerns of having more before the end of winter. The decision was made to adjust the current... READ MORE >
/ By Gary HawkinsFebruary 4, 2018FARMINGDALE — Four seconds is barely enough time to blow your nose, yet Hall-Dale junior Alec Byron made it last long enough to bring a packed gymnasium to its feet Saturday afternoon. Trailing by a point, Byron took a pass from the opposing baseline near mid-court then powered toward the basket, laying the ball in with his... READ MORE >
www.centralmaine.com/2018/02/01/hall-dale-boys-basketball-avenges-loss-to-dirigo/ By Gary Hawkins CorrespondentFebruary 2, 2018FARMINGDALE — The spirit in Penney Memorial Gymnasium jumped up a few notches Thursday night for a couple of reasons. First, tournament time is just around the corner and second, Dirigo, the team that handed Hall-Dale its lone loss... READ MORE >
www.centralmaine.com/2018/01/30/hall-dale-boys-basketball-runs-by-madison/ By Gary Hawkins CorrespondentJanuary 31, 2018FARMINGDALE — On a night when Hall-Dale didn’t have its A game, it relied on its double A game. Ashtyn Abbott powered the Bulldogs to an early lead then, when they went flat, he picked them up again in the third quarter. The lanky... READ MORE >
The Gardiner/Hall-Dale swim teams hosted Erskine at the Kennebec Valley YMCA on Friday night. The meet featured two teams with an abundance of swimmers who were looking to improve their times as the postseason meets approach. READ MORE >
Cony hockey roars back to beat Edward Little www.centralmaine.com/2018/01/25/cony-hockey-roars-back-to-beat-edward-little/ By Travis BarrettJanuary 26, 2018HALLOWELL — Once the Cony/Hall-Dale/Monmouth hockey team took hold of Big Mo’ on Thursday afternoon, there was no giving it back. The Rams woke from a two-period slumber to explode for four goals in the... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale boys basketball responds with win over Richmondwww.centralmaine.com/2018/01/2...By Drew BonifantJanuary 25, 2018RICHMOND — Following his team’s first loss, Hall-Dale boys basketball coach Chris Ranslow wondered just how his team was going to respond. On Wednesday, he got his answer. And a resounding one at that. Alec Byron scored 24 points to lead... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale athletic director honored as one of nation’s best www.centralmaine.com/2017/12/09/hall-dale-athletic-director-honored-as-one-of-nations-best/ By Jason Pafundi December 9, 2017 FARMINGDALE — Colin Roy never wanted to be a high school athletic director, but after more than 40 years in education, including nearly three decades as an athletic... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale educator named 2017 Maine’s History Teacher of the Year The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has named a Hall-Dale educator as Maine’s History Teacher of the Year. Karen Doughty graduated from the University of Maine in 1988. She has taught history at Wells Middle School,... READ MORE >
Hall-Dale teacher still passionate after 51 years in classroom www.centralmaine.com/2017/10/16/hall-dale-teacher-still-passionate-after-51-years-in-classroom/ By Jason Pafundi October 16, 2017 FARMINGDALE — Phyllis McDonough finally got the teaching job she applied for more than 50 years ago. McDonough is in her 51st year of teaching, and after 42... READ MORE >